TSB : On-Vehicle Inspection

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CHECK DIFFERENTIAL OIL Stop the vehicle on a level place. Fig 1: Locating Differential Filler Plug Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002 Using a 10 mm hexagon wrench, remove the differential filler plug and gasket. Check that the oil surface is within 5 mm (0.20 in.) of the lowest position of the inner surface of the differential filler plug opening. Fig 2: Identifying Differential Oil Level Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002 NOTE: Excessively large or small amounts of oil may cause trouble. After replacing oil, drive the vehicle and check the oil level. HINT: If necessary, fill the rear differential carrier with Toyota Genuine Differential gear oil LT 75W-85 GL-5, Toyota Genuine Differential synthetic gear oil GL-5 75W-90 or their equivalent. Check for oil leakage when the oil level is low. Using a 10 mm hexagon wrench, install the differential filler plug and a new gasket. Torque: 49 N*m (500 kgf*cm, 36 ft.*lbf) ADD DIFFERENTIAL OIL Using a 10 mm hexagon wrench, remove the differential filler plug and gasket. Fig 3: Removing Differential Filler Plug Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002 Add oil. Standard capacity 1.30 to 1.40 liters (1.38 to 1.48 US qts, 1.15 to 1.23 Imp. qts) Oil grade Toyota Genuine Differential gear oil LT 75W-85 GL-5, Toyota Genuine Differential synthetic gear oil GL-5 75W-90 or their equivalent Check the oil level. Using a 10 mm hexagon wrench, install the differential filler plug with a new gasket. Torque: 49 N*m (500 kgf*cm, 36 ft.*lbf) NOTE: After replacing the oil, recheck the oil level after driving.